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Building Towers

Five Seattle spots that inspire imagination.

by Bethany Dunn

October 14, 2008

We all have some, no matter how little. Sometimes it manifests itself by turning a refrigerator box into a castle or sometimes it shows itself by how they can make a box full of Legos into a spaceship. Just exactly what am I talking about? Imagination. Imagination helps preschoolers learn about their world, cope with problems that occur, and assist them in the learning process.  Read more...

History Lesson: The Space Needle.

by Bethany Dunn

September 24, 2008

Seattle is known for a few things: rain, Frasier and the Space Needle. The two former icons are probably of little interest to your preschooler (well, apart from the puddles), and the latter is one that most can probably point out on your trips through the city of Seattle. So, just where did it COME from? The short story is this: the story of the Space Needle is the story of the Seattle Center,  Read more...

Getting to know Seattle: 5 great ways to introduce a preschooler to local historic sites.

by Bethany Dunn

June 24, 2008

Historic sites and children don't always mix. In my head I'm seeing the combination of my energetic three and five year olds and the antiques of the Dearborn House is something I just can't condone. While there is great beauty and history in our city's many historic sites, they are not often designed to contain the energy of our preschoolers. But there is hope - and lots of historic sites  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in seattle

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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